Connex Melbourne

Connex Melbourne was a train operator in Melbourne, Australia. Formed in July 1998 as Hillside Trains, a business unit of the Public Transport Corporation, it was privatised in August 1999 becoming a subsidiary of Connex.

Connex Melbourne
IndustryPublic transport
PredecessorPublic Transport Corporation
Founded1 July 1998 (as Hillside Trains)
Defunct29 November 2009
SuccessorMetro Trains Melbourne
Headquarters
Melbourne
,
Australia
ProductsTrain operator
Net income
$22.5 million (2008/09)
Number of employees
2,501 (August 2009)
ParentVeolia Transport (formerly known as Connex, now Transdev Australia)
Websitewww.connexmelbourne.com.au

In April 2004, it became the sole operator of Melbourne suburban rail services, taking over the services of M>Train. When the franchise was re-tendered, it was awarded to Metro Trains Melbourne from November 2009.

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